Canvey Island
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town and island in Essex, England
Canvey Island is a town, civil parish and island in the Thames Estuary. It forms part of the Castle Point district of Essex, England. It is separated from the mainland of south Essex by a network of creeks, but is connected to the mainland by bridges. It has an area of 7.12 square miles (18.44 km2). At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 38,327 and the built up area had a population of 38,010.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 38,170
- Coordinates
- 51.522, 0.581
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Canvey Island
Located in England, United Kingdom, Canvey Island is best described as a small town. Some 38,170 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture and nature.
Things to do in Canvey Island
Culture in Canvey Island
(1)On the culture side, Canvey Island offers Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Canvey Island. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Canvey Island
(1)Our data lists Islands as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Canvey Island's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Canvey Island
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Canvey Island. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Canvey Island that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Canvey Island known for?
- Canvey Island is mainly a destination for culture and nature, set in England, United Kingdom with around 38,170 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Canvey Island?
- You can plan around Docks and Islands in Canvey Island. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Canvey Island?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Canvey Island located?
- Administratively, Canvey Island sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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